[Birds chirping]
Power... Unrestrained power.
Did I kill my own people for this?
Dara.
My brother,
Who immersed himself in love
and art.
Would he ever understand
That it takes a heart of stone to sit on this throne?
I am accused of cruelty
and unrelenting.
But has anyone
ever
tried to understand me?
[Suspenseful music]
Has anyone experienced the loneliness
that comes with this throne?
This royal throne...
Don't get fooled by its grandeur.
The one who takes on the crown
is already dead within.
I did what was right
to save the sultanate
and our reign.
Dara had naive dreams.
He would have destroyed the empire.
Art and love
don't run empires,
swords do.
It takes effort.
Dara is no more
but I'm not alive either.
This throne, this sultanate
is a trap
and I
am a prisoner
of my sultanate,
of my throne.
[Footsteps]
[Whispering]
[Dramatic music]
We joined Mr Joshi's alliance government 4 years ago
because we had faith in
Mr Joshi's competence.
[Camera clicking]
We believed in him.
But now
he does as he pleases.
[Camera clicking]
Mr Joshi has turned into a dictator.
Hence, the national executive committee
of Bengal People's Front
has decided to withdraw its support
given to the central government.
Hereafter, in the assembly,
all our 13 MPs
will preside over the opposite benches.
Sir...
Thank you very much. Thank you.
Thank you... [Indistinct chattering]
Look. Look.
[Clock's ticking]
- Why didn't we see this coming? - Sorry, sir.
I really underestimated them.
[Clock's ticking]
Som?
Sir, we were watching him closely
but Manik Da was so secretive that...
What do we have on Manik Da?
[Suspenseful music]
Nothing we can use.
What do you mean nothing?
40 years in my political career has taught me
one thing.
Whoever holds the file, holds the power.
Manik Da is really smart.
Everything from his party, business
to family is clean.
Clean?
He's a politician who contests for elections.
He runs a party.
How can he be clean?
We dug up everything we could
but found nothing that we can use right now.
Sir,
there is a lead and it's genuine.
Manik Da's father-in-law. Kaushik Sen
He sold a floor of his house in Chitranjan Park.
The deal was officially registered for a miniscule sum
and the rest of the amount
was accepted in cash.
[Dramatic music]
This is a black money case then!
Sir, Mr Sen is 88 years old.
He has kidney issues and undergoes dialysis twice a month.
If something happens to him,
it will backfire on us...
[Chuckles]
That's not your problem.
Manik Da should've thought better
before withdrawing his support.
[Suspenseful music]
[Drinking water]
I will not allow people walking over me without repercussions.
Arrest the father-in-law,
By evening.
Okay.
[Dynamic music]
Who's our best chance, Murad?
Only one person, sir.
Rani Bharti.
[Suspenseful music]
[Dramatic music]
The Chief Minister of West Bengal
Manik Sen withdrew his support,
Prime Minister Sudhakar Srinivas Joshi
began rallying non-aligned parties
in a bid to save his government.
Political analysts believe that he must not only gather support,
but also devise a balanced formula to win over
the regional parties.
[Distant police siren wailing]
Bihar is doing so well.
The planning commission is expecting a growth rate of
over 5% this year.
Thank you, Muradji.
We are doing our best.
But Truth be told, to help Bihar
progress like Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu,
we need help from the centre' which we never got.
Well,
there are grievances on both sides.
Let me get to the point.
If Mr Joshi and Raniji join hands,
a double engine government
can do wonders for Bihar.
[Chair creaks]
What do you propose, Muradji?
Special status for Bihar
and 2 cabinet berths at the centre, including railways,
[Dramatic music]
and one governor from your party's quota.
Mr Joshi hasn't made such a lucrative offer
to any alliance partner to this day.
Well, if he wants to save his government then,
he has no option but to give a lucrative offer, Murad ji
[Laugh]
All right.
We'll discuss with Raniji and revert tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Call her in Patna right away and seal the deal.
- We'll do a conference with PM... - Madam is not in Patna.
Where is she?
Mumbai for Person of the Year Award.
[Rousing music]
Excellence Group had signed an MOU with the Bihar government
to set up a special economic zone in Saharsa.
Am I right?
For which, Bihar government allotted 400 acres of land
along with subsidies on water and electricity.
You were given clearance from all departments
within two months.
It's been two years since the MOU was signed, Mr Dutta.
All your company has done so far is put up a board!
Is this your excellence?
I understand Bihar governments's concerns
but you should consider my constraints too.
Setting up a new industry
is no easy feat.
Due to rise in import duty,
our equipment comes at a higher cost.
Technical feasibilities,
loan, recovery model...
There are many such issues.
Are you aware of the rate of dollar?
It is Rs 53.10
A pound is worth 88
and Euro
is 68.
[Bangles chime]
Oil is priced at 109 dollar per barrel.
The Surge in import duty
has only been applied on medical equipments.
You got a bank loan for our project two years ago.
[Dramatic music]
Hope you're not planning to flee to London.
[Chuckles]
[Breathing heavily]
- Roshni. - Yes, ma'am.
[Dramatic music]
[Pen scratching]
I'm terminating your contract.
[Suspenseful music]
You're making a mistake.
A huge blunder.
No industrialist wants to come to Bihar.
If Excellence Group leaves Bihar,
your state's economy will collapse.
[Poignant music]
What do you think?
People in Bihar are still primitives?
Don't be mistaken.
This is the new Bihar
and Rani Bharti is its guardian.
We only welcome friends
not thieves.
[Rousing music]
[Camera clicking]
The recipient of this award
requires no introduction.
Yes, a simple home maker
suddenly becomes the CM of Bihar.
She gets her husband arrested
and later gets jailed for allegedly murdering her husband.
After a three year long sentence
she makes a grand come back
and becomes the chief minister of Bihar again.
Friends, some people call her illiterate,
some call her a murderer while some
call her the future prime minister of India.
So, ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome, the person of the year winner
Mrs Rani Bharti.
[Running footsteps]
[Audience applauding]
[Camera clicking]
I would like to know
in your decade long career,
what is your greatest achievement?
[Camera clicking]
Khoincha Bank.
Khoincha Bank is a co-operative bank
for the poor women of Bihar.
[Audience applauding]
You know,
when I started this bank,
everyone laughed at me.
They said Rani Bharti is a fool.
She will leave the women broke!
But I knew
if you give women money
they won't gamble it away,
or splurge it on booze.
The results are out for all to see.
Today 3.3 million women from Bihar
have accounts in Khoincha Bank.
[Audience applauding]
Raniji,
even PM Joshi is looking for your "Khoincha".
Now that his National Vikas Front's government is in danger.
We've heard he has made some lucrative offers too.
Will you be giving your support as 'Khoincha' to his party?
Truth be told, Delhi should be
Giving Bihar "support"
[Camera clicking]
with a Special State Status.
Despite repeated requests,
Mr Joshi didn't pay heed.
Now that he's in need,
he's willing to accept all our demands.
He's being nice because he's desperate.
All promises will be forgotten once he's out of trouble.
At that point, we'll be sidelined!
[Laughing]
[Poignant music]
[Camera clicking]
Today, from this stage,
I hereby declare, no matter what happens,
my party won't support the Joshi government.
[Audience applauding]
[Dynamic music]
Hello, Mr Prime Minister,
your proposal is rejected.
[Water pours]
[Breathing heavily]
[Exhales deeply]
[Water drips]
[Clock's ticking]
Murad's best option has failed.
Mr Som, what do you suggest?
We do have an option, sir.
But it's an unpleasant one.
[Poignant music]
I know that.
I'll do whatever it takes to save our government.
[Dramatic music]
[Footsteps]
Naveen Kumar is the Satan of politics.
April 2009, Saharsa.
We have no ties with Naveen Kumar, a murderer.
Gopalganj, September 2011.
Criminalization of politics is a huge concern,
PM Joshi.
Naveen Kumar can't be pardoned.
Most importantly,
this article in Today's India.
[Footsteps]
Bheema Bharti's murderer Naveen Kumar deserves no sympathy from anyone.
Courtesy, our dear prime minister.
[Thud]
This is what Joshi sir has done.
That's what he said about me.
And yet people continued to support me
and 7 of my candidates won the assembly elections.
You see, in Bihar,
my supporters believe I am innocent.
They are eagerly waiting for my release.
[Dynamic music]
I'm rotting in jail for 9 years.
I've written more than 40 letters to the PM.
Tarkeshwar, a leader from my party is a member of the assembly,
yet the PM has no time to meet him.
Now that he's in dire need,
he sent the home ministry
to meet a murderer in jail!
Your grievance is justified, Naveen Kumar.
A political matter was given a criminal angle.
If I were in your place, I'd feel the same.
Let's forget the past
and think of the future.
How can we make amends?
As for the future, Mr Som,
I will surely vote in Mr Joshi's favour
- but on one condition. - Just say the word.
Cabinet berth, governorship?
None of that.
Tell Mr Joshi
if he wants to save his government,
he must topple Rani Bharti's government.
Mr Naveen,
we're not living in those times
when a single gunshot would lead to implementing section 356.
I know that.
Take the first step towards toppling her government
to convince me
that Mr Joshi isn't taking me for a ride
like many others.
I don't understand.
Come closer.
Maheshwari Commission,
[Suspenseful music]
the perfect bird-trap.
[Dynamic music]
[Coughs]
Toddy!
[Belching]
Come here.
Come closer.
Your grandpa makes great toddy.
Instead of helping him,
you're making bad local cigarettes!!
You got basic education
so you dare to forget tradition!
- Get him to work for the party. - Yes, sir.
People are watching.
Come with me.
Don't worry.
Continue making toddy.
We'll get it registered under small scale business.
Registry means paper work.
Okay?
[Clock bell]
[Beeping]
[Laptop rings]
[Clears throat]
Hi Kiddo!
[Laughing]
What are you wearing?
Meaning?
This is the track suit you sent.
Let me zip it up.
[Zipping the track suit]
Looks great on me.
That was meant for Roshni didi, brother!
I sent a phone for you.
You send weird gifts from abroad!
There's no gender distinction.
If you roam the streets of Patna wearing that,
your macho image will go for a toss.
Hey, Surya!
You're the youngest here, not the wisest.
As for my image,
even if I walk naked on the streets,
people will still bow down to me.
Understood?
I hope you're studying sincerely.
Mom has pinned her hopes on you.
You're her favourite after all.
Why do you always taunt me about being her favourite son?
Because I have taken after dad!
[Police siren blaring]
Kiddo, I better go now. Mr Mishra is here after a long time.
- Is there a meeting? - No.
He looks miffed though.
All right, kiddo. I'll sign off.
Take care and stay warm.
Bye.
[Footsteps]
[Chuckles]
What's that you're wearing?
It's a tracksuit.
Surya sent it from abroad.
Look.
Sometimes I feel
you should've studied abroad instead of Surya.
Then switch our places.
I'm ready to go there
but your favourite Surya won't come here.
So, I am all you got.
Anyway, what brings you here today?
Nothing much. I was passing by
so I thought of getting you some pastries.
Oh wow. How nice of you!
But Bihar's Chanakya can't be here only for pastries!
Tell me the actual reason.
Jai,
I've told you many times.
Stay out of government matters.
Understood?
What kind of matters?
Tell me clearly.
Bheema Path.
You're insisting Rishi Agarwal should get the contract
that too without any tender or application.
That road is named after my father, Mishra uncle.
If you float a tender,
bogus companies will apply.
Things like paper work,
budgeting and proposals will follow.
By the time you'll start the work officially,
I would have finished the job.
[Suspenseful music]
People only care about the results,
not the methods.
If people stop following rules,
the system will collapse.
- If Raniji learns of this... - I'll speak to her.
I'll speak to mom.
You got me pastries.
Hope I can eat these without official permission!
Have some.
No, thanks. I have diabetes.
Delicious.
[Suspenseful music]
[Typing on laptop]
You were amazing in Mumbai, Roshni.
BBC, CNN and all international media have covered us.
It was trending on Twitter, that too organic!
Thank you, Kaveri aunty.
All praises only for Roshni. What about me?
You always get praises, madam.
It's Roshni's turn today.
[Chuckles]
[Birds chirping]
I agree.
Madam, I think
you were too quick to reject PM Joshi's proposal.
You should've discussed it with the party.
Joshi's government is doing a shoddy job for 4 years.
Joining hands with him would hurt us in the elections.
Forming an alliance wasn't a compulsion, madam.
We could've offered an issue-based support from outside.
[Bangles chime]
Madam, if Bihar were given
special status,
it would be a great achievement for us.
Investments worth billions would follow.
We could create millions of jobs.
It's the era of collation, mom.
We'll have to be a little flexible too.
or we'll get left out.
[Dramatic music]
[Water splashing]
Roshni,
have you heard Aesop's fable
about an old tiger?
A tiger turns old and feeble.
He couldn't hunt for himself.
But he had a brass bangle.
He'd sit with it
daily by the riverbank.
He'd lie to every animal passing by
that it's a gold bangle and would be of no use to him
as he'd die soon.
Poor animals would believe him.
When they'd try to get the bangle,
the tiger would pounce and kill them.
Joshi is using the same trick with us.
[Suspenseful music]
[Bangles chime]
[Dramatic music]
Kaveri, Joshi destroyed every regional party
he has joined hands with.
He was planning to break Manik Da's party in Kolkata.
That's why he withdrew his support.
I'm telling you, Joshi doesn't have any good intentions.
I agree with my mother.
Mom is perfectly right.
Do you even know what this discourse is about, Jai?
Discourse!
When I speak to you it feels like I am talking to a dictionary
[Laughing]
[Chuckles]
You're Hindi has gotten better
but it sounds like a government file.
Regardless, be it any topic or any discourse,
my mother's decisions are always right.
Greetings.
[Grunts]
[Poignant music]
[Dramatic music]
[Dynamic music]
[Rousing music]
Ratanji, I'll come to receive you at the airport.
No, Bihar needs business.
See you.
Mr Mishra, after my visit to Mumbai,
the phones are ringing off the hook!
Everyone wants to invest in Bihar.
The government should offer
assistance in every way possible.
Please look into it.
[Pages turning]
Did Jai mention Bheema Path?
The road is being built in his father's honour.
He has promised to do a good job.
This isn't only about Bheema Path, Madam.
Jai meddles with every department
and pressurises them to give contracts
to Rishi Agwarwal's company, Akshanta group.
To make Bihar investor-friendly,
we have to ensure
decisions aren't taken by one person
but by following government protocols.
[Bangles chime]
I hold the strings of every kite that flies in the skies of Bihar
but I'm not blinded by power.
The day I feel things are getting out of hand,
I will show no mercy.
Mom!
What happened, dear?
Roshni, what happened?
[Switch on]
Maheshwari Commission's report clearly shows
chief minister Rani Bharti was behind the
murder of Governor Govardhan Das 10 years ago.
The commission has examined 423 people.
Govardhan Das' postmortem report,
confessions of some women from Rani's gang
and Rani's confession made in presence of
Naveen Kumar, Musafir Baitha and Prem Kumar in jail shows
Rani Bharti was the mastermind behind the governor's death.
What steps will the central government take?
Will Rani Bharti go to jail again?
Look. Taking into consideration the report,
the central government has ordered CBI
to file a case against Rani Bharti immediately.
The law will do its job.
[Poignant music]
[Dynamic music]
[Dramatic music]
[Jail cell opens]
[Jail cell closes]
Sir!
[Dramatic music]
[Rousing music]
[Car dicky close]
[Apple biting]
[Car engine start]
Pandey ji, please get up.
At least let me take your full blessings.
That's enough now, get up.
[Night insect]
Don't fall at my feet again.
Why?
When I see your head at my feet.
I feel like shooting you in the head.
Thank your stars
that mom gave you a chance to atone.
Or you too would've gotten a heart attack like others.
Anyway, why did you want to meet this late at night?
[Night insect]
Naveen has joined hands with Joshi.
[Suspenseful music]
He will save Joshi's government.
In return, Joshi will topple our...
I mean Rani's government.
And reopening of Maheshwari Commission
was Naveen's idea.
[Suspenseful music]
- your source? - Me!
Somshekhar had come to meet Naveen unofficially.
Tarkeshwar was present too.
I was there too, hiding.
Listening in on them.
[Dramatic music]
[Suspenseful music]
The ministers from the ministries of culture
can actually influence the policies of
you know trade and..
Will you excuse me for a minute please?
I'll be with you shortly.
[Footsteps]
- Kaveri! - I'm warning you.
Don't mess with Rani Bharti.
Oh, I thought
you're messing with her.
We may have a difference of opinion.
But my party line is my line.
Sure.
We only have the report for now.
Whether the centre takes action
depends on Rani.
Jail doesn't scare Rani Bharti
nor does she spare the ones who put her there.
If jail doesn't scare her then
she wouldn't come to meet the PM in Delhi.
Impossible.
What?
You didn't know?
- When? - Now.
[Clock's ticking]
10:30
PM house.
[Dynamic music]
[Police siren wailing]
[Pecking sound]
Greetings, Mr Prime Minister.
Welcome, Raniji.
You're a busy man.
[Laugh]
Not busy
just lonely.
I am the loneliest man in this country.
You're not lonely, sir.
You have major agencies working for you
like CBI, CED
and commissions too. When you get bored,
you trouble others.
[Laugh]
If I hadn't troubled you, you wouldn't have payed me a visit.
- What do you want, sir? - Same as you.
Development of Bihar.
Me in Delhi, you in Patna.
We will bring transformation to Bihar.
"Transformation!"
CM Bheem Singh Bharti
had approached you for this transformation.
to demand special status for Bihar.
You were the finance minister back then.
You took off your shoes and asked Bheem Singh Bharti
to polish them until
they'd shine like a mirror.
Even I approached you many times and wrote letters
and requested you.
At the planning commission's meet, we said our state is poor
and we seek help from the centre.
That's when you said
'Raniji, don't be a messiah!'
[Tongue click]
You're still stuck in the past.
Politicians should have poor memory.
[Birds chirping]
That's one thing I couldn't learn, sir.
Neither could I be forgetful
nor thick-skinned.
Prime minister, I'm not here
because I'm scared of the commission's report.
I'm here
to tell you that your deal with Naveen Kumar
will never succeed.
I am happy in Patna.
I pose no threat to you.
But if you join hands with my worst enemy
and trouble me,
I'll snatch your throne from under you.
[Suspenseful music]
[Chuckles]
[Dramatic music]
[Pigeon call]
Rani!
[Pigeon call]
Eat this.
You're acting too smart these days.
[Dramatic music]
Coincidentally, this pigeon is also named Rani.
She obeys me.
When she doesn't,
I make her starve.
Then she comes begging.
[Pigeon call]
[Dynamic music]
What happened, mom?
How did the meeting go?
Say something.
Roshni, I want that pigeon.
I will feed it next year
in this very house.
[Dynamic music]
[Rousing music]